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Jul 17
Senator Bentz & Representative Bonham to Hold Town Hall Meetings Regarding Cap and Trade
Oregon State Senator Cliff Bentz (R-Ontario) and State Representative Daniel Bonham (R-The Dalles), members of the Oregon Legislative Joint Carbon Reduction Committee, will hold Town Hall meetings to listen to constituents regarding the failure of HB 2020 (Oregon's Cap & Trade bill) and next steps in how Oregon might address CO2 reduction. Supporters of HB 2020 have indicated that they intend to "tweak" and then re-introduce HB 2020 a short six months from now, in the 2020 Legislative Short Session. House
Jul 16NMFTA PUBLISHES EXTREME FAST CHARGING CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS
NMFTA PUBLISHES EXTREME FAST CHARGING CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC VEHICLES The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA) announced today the public release of a technical report entitled Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) Cybersecurity Threats, Use Cases and Requirements for Medium and Heavy Duty Electric Vehicles. The technical report was prepared for NMFTA by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Jul 11New Licensing Expands Design-Build Capabilities at North Santiam Paving
STAYTON, ORE. 19 JUNE, 2019—North Santiam Paving (NSP) employees Levi Warriner and Michael Downs have passed the exams to earn their licenses as a Professional Engineer (PE) and Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), respectively. This will allow NSP to continue its long history of offering clients complete design-build services providing more value for their dollar by providing every aspect of a project under one roof. By offering these services in-house, from planning to design, approvals and construction,
Jul 02Tell ODOT About Truck Parking Problems in Oregon
ODOT is studying ways to improve commercial truck parking for driver rest periods in Oregon and needs your input. Take a 10 minute survey at the link below and tell us about your experiences. Your answers will help determine potential truck parking solutions throughout the state. Take the PARKING SURVEY(bit.ly/oregontruckparking) Available through July 28.Help spread the word Please forward the survey link above to anyone who may have input on commercial truck parking for rest periods in Oregon. Contact
Jun 28HB 2020 Defeated
Grassroots Messages:Today the #Oregon11 announced that they have successfully killed House Bill 2020! Senate Republican Leader Herman Baertschiger announced that Governor Kate Brown and Senate President Peter Courtney have agreed to kill the bill and offered proof that they would not go back on their word. This is a HUGE victory for the #Oregon11 and for every Oregonian who fought against this terrible legislation! There is no question the #timberunity movement changed the course for House Bill 2020!
Jun 17Outer Powell Transportation Safety Project - Work Now Underway!
Construction UpdateWe're now working on safety improvements to Outer Powell! We’ll be working day and night, Monday through Friday through the summer season to make Outer Powell a safer place for all travelers. Traffic control devices will be in place for pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and transit users throughout construction. Please slow down and be safe in the construction zone.We recently installed temporary pavement on the north side of SE Powell Boulevard so that all traffic can be shifted to the
Jun 12SW Terwilliger Blvd & SW Bertha Blvd On-Ramps Maintenance Project
This June, we will begin maintenance on the SW Terwilliger Blvd and SW Bertha Blvd elevated on-ramps to I-5 north. This work improves the weight capacity on the hinges of the ramps, which will maintain long-term safety and use of these heavily traveled on- ramps. Work includes removing and replacing existing bearings with new bearing pads. Work is expected to be complete by fall 2019 but is subject to change based on weather and site conditions.What You Can Expect Now: Trail Impacts SW Trail 4 will
May 28MCTD Open House Industry Outreach
Motor Carrier Transportation Division (MCTD) is hosting an Open House/Industry Outreach at the below locations and dates. The event will start at 6:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM. Motor Carrier Safety, Tax Audit, Registration/OD Permits, Motor Carrier Enforcement, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be there to share information and answer questions. Open House Locations and Dates: Salem – May 30th Bend – July 24th Portland – Aug 22nd La Grande – Sep 17th Klamath Falls – Oct
May 24Leavitt’s Freight Service Receives PTDI Certification
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leavitt’s Freight Service Receives PTDI CertificationSpringfield, OR – May 22, – Leavitt’s Freight Service Driver Finishing program has received certification by the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Leavitt’s Freight Service recently underwent an intense assessment to obtain verification of their program’s excellence. Leavitt’s Freight Service, a specialized flatbed carrier based in Springfield OR for 60-plus years was recently recognized by the Professional Truck
May 242019 Oregon Public Transportation Conference Call for Presentations
Oregon Public Transportation Conference Navigating the CsCommunication, Collaboration and CoordinationOctober 27-30, 2019Seaside Convention Center – Seaside, Oregon Presented by: Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Oregon Transit Association (OTA) and Transportation Options Group of Oregon (TOGO).Submit Proposal Online We are now accepting presentation proposals for the Oregon Public Transportation Conference, October 27-30, in Seaside. Submission due date: June 30, 2019. Maybe you don’t want to
Apr 30North Santiam Paving (NSP Trucking) Completes Site Development for Red Hills Estates
55 Lots Now Available in Monroe, Oregon STAYTON, ORE. 29 April, 2019—NorthSantiamPavinghascompleted the site development for Red Hills Estates, a new 55-lot subdivision in Monroe, Oregon. Designed for single-family entry-level homes, the 55 residential lots are now available for purchase, which, once built and occupied, will continue the growth of this rapidly changing city. Monroe is located mid-way between Eugene and Corvallis, about a 20-minute drive from both cities. With a continued housing crunch
Apr 25Moving industry sales veteran Roger Wise joins Wheaton Van Lines, Inc.
For Immediate Release April 22, 2019Media Contact:Jaymie Shook, Director of Marketing CommunicationsWheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines | Stevens Worldwide Van Lines317.558.0728 | jaymie_shook@wvlcorp.com Moving industry sales veteran Roger Wise joins Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. Former Stevens Worldwide Van Lines sales and marketing vice president to work with west coast agents INDIANAPOLIS – Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. is pleased to announce the hire of Roger Wise as Western Regional Sales
Apr 01U.S. 101 Safety Corridor meets targets
March 29, 2019 3_55_R2 For more information: Angela Beers Seydel (541) 726-2442Crash rates continue to dropDEPOE BAY— The nine-mile U.S. 101 Safety Corridor between Depoe Bay and Newport is a success and the fatal and serious injury crash rate has fallen to the point that safety corridor designation is no longer needed. Safety improvements have also been made to the area.“The decommissioning of this
Mar 21Reminder for Motor Carriers that also operate in Canada
For more information: (503) 373-0000, option 1 for information about over-dimension loads; (503) 378-6699 for information about registration services ODOT Trucking Advisory: March 20, 2019 Oregon motor carriers that also operate in Canada need to make sure that they comply with Canadian filing and reporting requirements under Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. Under Canadian law, persons who use fuel in a vehicle, subject to certain conditions, to provide commercial transportation of
Mar 15FMCSA LAUNCHES WEBSITE FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE
FMCSA has launched a new website with information about the upcoming implementation of its CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which employers will be required to use beginning January 2020. Resources include fact sheets, FAQs and a place to sign up for email updates. The rule, finalized in late 2016, impacts all CDL holders who operate on public roads. FMCSA says the clearinghouse will be a secure online database allowing all stakeholders to identify in real time CDL holders who have violated federal drug
Feb 22New Youngs Bay Bridge repair project to begin in March
Major bridge work to take over two years to completeASTORIA—Major repairs to the New Youngs Bay Bridge, an important connection between Astoria and Warrenton on U.S. 101, will begin in March. The extensive repair work is expected to take over two years to complete (2019-2021).What can the traveling public expect:Periodic single lane closures at night to allow the contractor to move equipment. The lane closures will be Sunday night through Friday morning, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.;A complete two week night time
Feb 15ATRI: TRUCK PARKING SHORTAGE COSTS DRIVERS $4,600/YEAR
Not only is the lack of available truck parking across the nation costing drivers, it’s also pushing drivers out of the business and contributing to the driver shortage, according to experts. American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) estimates that average drivers spend close to an hour a day looking for parking – time they don’t get paid for. ATRI VP of Research Dan Murray stated at a recent conference, “It’s not just a safety and compliance issue; it’s an economic issue for some of these
